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Title: Antique Parlor Chair Question
Post by: tyhend1 on March 04, 2013, 01:47:15 pm
Hi Everyone! I have recently inherited an antique parlor chair, but have no working knowledge of such pieces. I was wondering if anyone had any information to offer about the chair, such as its origin and possible value. I love antiques, so any new information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time in advance!
Title: Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
Post by: bigwull on March 04, 2013, 01:52:24 pm
some more pics from a different angle,...legs, under side...will help
Title: Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on March 04, 2013, 01:55:03 pm
Oooh lovely! Also show up close on any hardware on the underside. Brackets, nails and screw heads. Look for any slotted screw heads that have an off-center slot
Title: Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
Post by: tyhend1 on March 04, 2013, 02:06:11 pm
Maybe these will help? Thanks already! This is wonderful! And that is all of the hardware that is visible.

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/in_real_time/Chair/CameraZOOM-20130228131154055.jpg)
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/in_real_time/Chair/CameraZOOM-20130228131126010.jpg)
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/in_real_time/Chair/CameraZOOM-20130228131043627.jpg)
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/in_real_time/Chair/CameraZOOM-20130228131210005.jpg)
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/in_real_time/Chair/ResizedImage951362427747391.jpg)
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/in_real_time/Chair/ResizedImage951362427690833.jpg)
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb474/in_real_time/Chair/2013-03-049515-09-3895460.jpg)
Title: Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
Post by: ghopper1924 on March 04, 2013, 02:13:50 pm
Nice!

My guess is 1870s, probably northeastern U.S. It could possibly be by one of the major cabinetmakers such as Herter Brothers or Pottier & Stymus. It appears to be burled walnut and ebonized cherry over walnut. I'd say value is $500 - $1000, depending on where you are.
Title: Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
Post by: tyhend1 on March 04, 2013, 02:23:02 pm
1870's!? Wow, thanks so much! This chair was my 99 year old grandmothers and has been sitting in her house ever since I can remember. I also live in upstate NY so ghopper1924, you were spot on!
Title: Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
Post by: mart on March 04, 2013, 05:50:36 pm
I agree with Ghopper !!   Late 1800` !! Doesn`t look like its ever been recovered !! Or if it has was shortly after turn of the century !!  Nice chair !!
Title: Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
Post by: Buddie11 on March 04, 2013, 06:39:18 pm
Very nice! My brother in law is an apolstrater(where is spell check when you need it). He would appreciate that chair.
Title: Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
Post by: greenacres on March 04, 2013, 06:51:16 pm
Nice chair! Are you near Watkins Glen?
Title: Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
Post by: bigwull on March 04, 2013, 06:55:29 pm
Very nice! My brother in law is an apolstrater(where is spell check when you need it). He would appreciate that chair.
and this is without a spell checker..upholstere r... ;D
Title: Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
Post by: Buddie11 on March 04, 2013, 07:21:31 pm
Amazing what a couple of molsons can do,bigwull,brainfart!
Title: Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
Post by: mart on March 04, 2013, 07:25:33 pm
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
Post by: bigwull on March 04, 2013, 07:30:05 pm
Amazing what a couple of molsons can do,bigwull,brainfart!
you should team up with G,acre...she has them quite often.... ;D...e.g..percha-gutta....
Title: Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
Post by: greenacres on March 04, 2013, 07:44:17 pm
 ;D
Title: Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
Post by: ghopper1924 on March 04, 2013, 08:35:43 pm
Hey, shouldn't I get some Karmic applause or something?? ;D ;D ;D

And don't call Bigwull a Brainfart!
Title: Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
Post by: ghopper1924 on March 04, 2013, 08:43:07 pm
BTW tyhend1 this chair was part of a parlor set that probably included a sofa, a couple of armchairs, and several side chairs, of which this is one. Do you have access to any more chairs from this set?
Title: Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
Post by: bigwull on March 05, 2013, 05:12:41 am
Hey, shouldn't I get some Karmic applause or something?? ;D ;D ;D

And don't call Bigwull a Brainfart!
i,ve been called worse...........I,.Coming Dear!!... ;D
Title: Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
Post by: tyhend1 on March 05, 2013, 12:37:28 pm
Nice chair! Are you near Watkins Glen?

Yep! Corning, NY. Thanks again everyone for their help! It's greatly appreciated!  ;D

BTW tyhend1 this chair was part of a parlor set that probably included a sofa, a couple of armchairs, and several side chairs, of which this is one. Do you have access to any more chairs from this set?

Nope  :( Sadly, I'm not sure what happened to the rest of the set.
Title: Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
Post by: greenacres on March 05, 2013, 01:45:40 pm
My son went to college in Geneva, N.Y., Hobart College. It's so beautiful up there right on the finger lakes. Your near Corning Glass Works. Amazing place!
Title: Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
Post by: KC on March 05, 2013, 03:22:11 pm
For  Grasshopper -

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRyFGURBTS0BQXwRgG-yOIBnttEIgnJ0S_6XbiRDIj3SzDd3Wmv)
Title: Re: Antique Parlor Chair Question
Post by: ghopper1924 on March 06, 2013, 06:26:57 am
YEAH!!

Now, how about hitting that little red applause button by your name on the left.... ;D ;D ;D